Full Time

Location:

Colorado Springs, CO

The Orchard Foundation is organized to support the mission and ministries of The Christian and Missionary Alliance and other like-minded ministries. We share the common goal of knowing and serving Jesus Christ and helping to complete His Great Commission.

The individual holding the above position must attend an evangelical, Christian church and must be committed to a lifestyle that honors God and reflects positively on the Christian testimony of The Orchard Foundation.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, communications or marketing preferred.

Requirements:

• Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing. Proficient at public speaking.
• Ability to communicate enthusiastically, be self-motivated, and bring independent ideas as situations present themselves.
• Competence and proficiency in Microsoft Office products.
• Good research and writing skills in order to compose, produce, and edit documents.
• Reliable in attendance, project completion, and organization through consistent performance.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in the development of Orchard by promoting its products and services to the C&MA, its affiliates, our ministry partners, and other like-minded ministries.
• Perform presentations and/or operate booths at various seminars.
• Provide marketing assistance to TOF and ministry partners where needed.
• Work closely with ministry partners in the area of Onboarding/customer service.
• Planning, coordinating and carrying out planned giving training events.
• Works to build systems and processes that enhance the performance and credibility of Orchard.

If you are interested in applying for this position, please contact us at padillaj@theorchard.org to request an application or call (719) 268-7214.

Low pay, long hours, opportunity to impact lives for eternity. Currently, the church ministers to 45 students primarily from outside the church, many from single parent homes. Excellent facilities for this community ministry.

Contact:

Pastor Steve Grunlan
Osage Alliance Church
726 State St.
Osage, IA 50461
641-732-3290
drgrunlan@gmail.com

Responsibilities will include teaching Sunday school, leading Sunday evening youth group meetings, working with and developing volunteer leaders, developing a healthy outreach program, to oversee and attend youth activities and outings. Also he will need to develop and implement a college ministry program.
He will be working closely with the staff and need to be a team player.

A complete Job description can be viewed on the church website at: www.lewisburgalliance.com

Send cover letter and resume to: lewisburgalliance@ptd.net

Community Alliance Church is a congregation of about 100 persons. We are a youthful, family ministry with a heart for missions and evangelism. The person taking this position does not have to be a licensed pastor, but does need to have a solid foundation in the Bible along with some experience leading youth.

JOB DESCRIPTION

• The Ministry Associate position will be a part-time position – 16 hours per week.
• The rate of pay will be $200 per week.
• There will be no benefits paid.
• The position will be a youth ministry position with the following expectations:
• The Ministry Associate will build relationships with the middle school/high school age students and their families for the purpose of spiritual fellowship and communication.
• The Ministry Associate will create a model of ministry for youth discipleship. This will include regular meetings, one-on-one times, and interacting with youth in their varied activities as appropriate.
• The Ministry Associate will build a team and train them to assist in the ministry as well as be able to continue the ministry in the future apart from the Ministry Associate.
• The Ministry Associate will create a manual for youth ministry to equip team members in the future.
• The Ministry Associate will become familiar with the church technology such as computers, sound board, lights, presentation software to assist in worship and Bible studies.
• The Ministry Associate will attend Sunday services and serve as needed but will be expected to interact with guest teens and their families.
• The Ministry Associate will be evangelistically minded and seek opportunities to incorporate unchurched students into the ministry.
• The Ministry Associate will create, through relationship, an avenue for younger children to transition into the youth ministry program.
• The Ministry Associate will report directly to the Senior Pastor.

Interested people can apply by sending a resume and at least one letter of recommendation to: Community Alliance Church – 925 Eighth ST., Havre, MT 59501. For more information call Pastor Tim Zerger at 406-265-8482.

The hired pastor will already have effectively multiplied both small groups and small group leaders (using a Simple Church, Natural Church Development holistic small group, Sticky Church, Group Link, or Cell Church mindset). They will work with the Lead Pastor in our multi-cultural church in a city 97% unchurched. 30% of their time will be assisting another ministry area of their giftedness and passion (contemporary worship, college age/single young adults, operations/executive, kid¹s ministry, etc.). We offer full housing, insurance, and salary in a unique needy ministry setting where they can make a real difference (see below). We will hire straightaway upon finding the right person.

Those Applying Should:

• have a commitment to small group relational driven ministry
• have experience working effectively with urban or ethnic groups different from their own
• have evidence they work as part of a staff team
• be in agreement with our Vision & Core Values, SAC Values
• be able to be licensed in the Christian & Missionary Alliance

Ministry Info:

• 15 ethnic groups, people financially blessed & in generational poverty, people with PhDs & no GEDs
• our goal – reach the unchurched & develop growing followers of Christ
• our means – move people through a simple process (large group, small group, service)
• 9 small groups
• 2 worship services (a small classic service & a larger contemporary service)
• 320-340 people most Sundays, 400-450 attenders, around 500 Easter Sunday

How to Apply:

Please email resume with any additional materials to tom@syracusealliancechurch.org

The Syracuse Alliance Church was begun by A B Simpson 124 years ago. As a northern church we experience snow November-March. As a regional church we draw from a metropolitan area 97% unchurched and in an urban setting. We minister to unchurched, dechurched, and churched people. Approximately 20-30% of our attenders are new since the Lead Pastor came in 2007.

The hired pastor will already have effectively led both students and adult student ministry leaders. They will work with the Lead Pastor in our multi-cultural church in a city 97% unchurched. 30% of their time will be assisting another ministry area of their giftedness and passion (contemporary worship, college age/single young adults, operations/executive, kid¹s ministry, etc.). We offer full housing, insurance, and salary in a unique needy setting where they can make a real difference (see below). We will hire straightaway upon finding the right person:

Those Applying Should:

• have a commitment to small group relational driven ministry
• have experience working effectively with urban or ethnic groups different from their own
• have evidence they work as part of a staff team
• be in agreement with our Vision & Core Values ­ SAC Values
• be able to be licensed in the Christian & Missionary Alliance

Ministry Info:

• 15 ethnic groups, people financially blessed & in generational poverty, people with PhDs & no GEDs
• our goal – reach the unchurched & develop growing followers of Christ
• our means – move people through a simple process (large group, small group, service)
• 9 small groups
• 2 worship services (a small classic service & a larger contemporary service)
• 320-340 people most Sundays, 400-450 attenders, around 500 Easter Sunday

How to Apply:

Please email resume with any additional materials to tom@syracusealliancechurch.org

The Syracuse Alliance Church was begun by A B Simpson 124 years ago. As a northern church we experience snow November-March. As a regional church we draw from a metropolitan area 97% unchurched and in an urban setting. We minister to unchurched, dechurched, and churched people. Approximately 20-30% of our attenders are new since the Lead Pastor came in 2007.

There are two main weekly crowd programs: Sunday night “the mix” for senior high students (average: 60); and Thursday night “impact” for junior high students (average: 40). The majority of our senior high youth are involved in small groups during the week and are led by one or two adult leaders. Junior High students are in small groups on Thursday nights. “Grounded Sunday school”, which meets on Sunday mornings at 9:00 a.m., involves two junior high classes and one high school class, with an average attendance of fifty-five students.

The youth ministry works very closely with the vision and direction of the church. GCAC is a thriving community of believers who are passionately pursuing a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ and are committed to loving people.

Measurable Criteria:

• Agreement with our church’s vision, goals and Statement of Faith
• At least a Bachelor’s degree (B.A. or B.S.) from a four-year college or university (some Bible college or Seminary desired)
• Ordained, or willing and able to be ordained, in the Christian and Missionary Alliance
• At least three to five years of full-time youth ministry experience in a growing youth ministry
• Experience in managing volunteers and paid staff

Observable Qualifications:

• A strong walk with God through a growing personal relationship with Jesus Christ
• Teachable, with a desire to grow in faith and abilities
• A self-starter—highly motivated
• Has a passion for youth ministry
• A desire to reach and train the entire family unit, not just the kids
• Understands youth culture today
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• A good role model
• Team player with effective relational skills (works well with others)
• A person who prays

How to Apply:

Please email resume with any additional materials to gcacyouthpastorsearch@gmail.com

• Marketplace ministries International Worker
• Responsible for raising own support
• Couple or single male

Description:

Opportunity exists for marketplace ministry (MM) in two primary contexts: a non-profit organization (NGO) community development center, and a local public university.

Within the NGO context, there are two main venues, as follows: 1. TESOL: Applicants can be expected to teach various levels of ESL students, from beginner to advanced. Classroom environments can range from large classes of students, to one-on-on tutoring. 2. Wellness and fitness instruction: Instruct and lead groups of program participants in exercise and development of healthy lifestyles, within a group or one-on-one. Specific training for each MM venue can be provided on site.

Within the public university venue, you will have opportunity to serve as an adjunct professor meeting the varying course needs of the local institution. Inquire for more information about courses in need of instructors.

In both contexts, you will meet the felt needs of the participants, earning you good will which often leads to sharing Good News. (More specific ministry details will be discussed during the interview process).

Important Clarification: Applicants should be aware that serving in the international world typically requires a higher-than-normal degree of grace and flexibility. Overseas cross-cultural positions can be a bit of a moving target. For example, overseas teams can be suddenly and unexpectedly impacted by illness, government decisions, financial realities, team changes, or other factors beyond the team’s control. The challenge for applicants is that these factors can sometimes necessitate the sudden redefining of a position. This redefining can take place before, during, or even after the application/interview process has begun or is completed.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Training in area of marketplace venue.
2. Bachelor’s degree (M.A. for adjunct professor).
3. A clear and compelling call to cross-cultural, pioneer church planting ministry.
4. A positive team player.
5. Excellent relational skills.
6. Strong communication and verbal skills.
7. Ability to plan, prioritize, and complete ministry tasks.
8. A personal make-up which highlights flexibility, adaptability, and teachability.
9. Desire to lead or at least willingness to lead when called upon.
10. Positive and healthy family dynamics (if applicable)
11. Successful completion of interview process.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Licensed C&MA Worker.
2. Under/Post-graduate studies or equivalent in intercultural studies.
3. Overseas living and ministry experience in conjunction with an Alliance team in excess of three months.

Responsibilities:

1. Teaching ESL and/or directing an ESL program.
2. Fitness and wellness instruction.
3. Adjunct professor in national public university.
4. Participating in some administrative tasks.
5. Make a healthy and positive adjustment to local culture.
6. Invest intentionally of time and effort in building relationships with specific unbelievers
7. Have conversations about life’s most important questions/spiritual matters with a potential Christ-follower
8. Use Scripture intentionally (including an explanation of it’s meaning/conversation about how the Bible helps you) in responding to a problem or challenging situation
9. Share testimonies of how Christ has changed your life, or how He is helping you in a specific area of your life
10. Test the strength of your relationships through clear presentation of the truth of the Gospel
11. Arabic language study.
12. Any other responsibilities as assigned by the Field Director/Site Leader.

Timeline for deployment:

Summer 2014

Team Make-up:

You may be working closely with other teammates or more independently.  Teams may meet regularly, but applicant should be prepared to be self-directed in pastoral care.  Some workers find their major spiritual fellowship and accountability through the team; others find this in the local church or with other individuals.

Compensation Package:

This is a role in which the worker(s) is responsible for raising their own support with possible stipends received from the marketplace venues.  Details of the support budget will be provided during interview process.

If you have any questions, please email mm@cmalliance.org.

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• International Worker – Vocational Track
• Responsible for raising own support
• Ordination not required
• Couple or Single Male

Description:

Seeking a couple or single male with a strong sense of calling to share in a small center-based soccer outreach program in an Islamic setting. They will be expected to make a strong contribution in the administration of the center and its programs, as well as to the organization, development and training of the soccer teams sponsored by the outreach. They should also contribute to the relational outreach and primary discipleship among youth of the Timbi area. This outreach is a part of a greater church planting effort in Timbi, building bridges of love which support the weight of truth.

The program is intended to provide relationship opportunities and build relationships with the youth of Timbi, both male and female through soccer and through a facility which can also provide ministries such as tutoring, classes in English and computing, nutrition training, as well as Bible study, along with the sports programs, coaches clinics and Summer residential soccer camps.

Important Clarification: Applicants should be aware that serving in the international world typically requires a higher-than-normal degree of grace and flexibility. Overseas cross-cultural positions can be a bit of a moving target. For example, overseas teams can be suddenly and unexpectedly impacted by illness, government decisions, financial realities, team changes, or other factors beyond the team’s control. The challenge for applicants is that these factors can sometimes necessitate the sudden redefining of a position. This redefining can take place before, during, or even after the application/interview process has begun or is completed.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. A recognized bachelor’s degree.
2. MLAT Score of 40 or higher.
3. A solid understanding of soccer as a base for coaching and training.
4. A passion for Christ, sports, and Africa.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. The ability to conduct business in French ( or “speak business-level French”).
2. Direct experience in leadership of ministry whose focus and fruitfulness has resulted in lost people being engaged and brought to faith and maturity in Christ.
3. A ministry track record that indicates the ability to lead in the initiation of new ministry and/or measurably grow an established ministry to new levels.
4. Overseas living and ministry experience in conjunction with an Alliance team in excess of three months.
5. A basic understanding of both Folk and Formal Islam
6. A basic understanding of nutrition and sports medicine
7. A bachelor’s degree with 30 hours of Bible/Theology, 9 hours Intercultural Studies (ICS), and 6 hours of Ministry Studies.
8. In the case of married couples, the wife holds a bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 15 hours of Bible/Theology, hours ICS, 9 and 6 hours of ministry studies

Responsibilities:

1. Learn French full professional proficiency.
2. Make a healthy and positive adjustment to local culture.
3. Making new contacts and developing relationships on a weekly basis.
4. Confidently share the gospel with new people on a weekly basis.
5. Initiate Bible study activities or discipleship activities with new contacts.
6. Make regular use of the home for entertaining new contacts and team events.
7. Contribute to weekly Bible study, discussion, or other types of meetings and events designed as outreach, discipleship, or worship meetings leading to a church planting effort.
8. Use appropriate means of transportation when responding to invitations from contacts to facilitate building relationships.
9. Graciously accept hospitality from those who may have considerably fewer means.
10. Regularly communicate effectively and securely with supporting churches and individuals.
11. Effectively perform work duties related to a professional ministry platform as administrator of the sports complex, including club regulations and enforcement, soccer league administration, logistics related to team functioning, hosting work teams for summer soccer camps, overseeing field maintenance and construction, etc.
12. Take part in the organization and training of the ministry’s soccer teams.
13. Be willing to take part in and contribute to the ministries of other team members and of the wider team.
14. Any other duties as assigned by the Timbi Team Leader.

Timeline for deployment:

Summer 2014-2015

General Information:

Guinea has a fairly western orientation, as well as a bent toward materialism. Western dress is appropriate, but should be modest, including covered knees for women. However, wearing more traditional garb to gatherings like weddings and baby-naming ceremonies can help as you open doors of relationship. The overall state of Guinea’s roads means a four-wheel drive vehicle is needed in many areas, but for local transportation needs in Timbi, travel by foot, bicycle or moped is appropriate. Many quality goods (shoes, clothing and some appliances) are not available locally and need to be imported, as do some American food items.

Geographic Information:

Timbi lies at a northern latitude of about 11°, placing it in the tropics. This gives Timbi a warm dry season (March-May), with temperatures reaching up to 100°. Temperatures moderate in the rainy season (June-September) and cool down in the early part of the year (January), dipping at times into the upper 40’s. The town itself is mildly developed. Part-time electricity and cell phone coverage exists, but the dirt roads can be quite rutted and secondary routes at times difficult to traverse. A scenic area, Timbi is also known for its potatoes and for its livestock.

Work and Living Environment:

Timbi is a small town in a rural area of Guinea’s central highlands, the Fouta Jallon. A scenic area of rolling hills, abrupt valleys and waterfalls, it is a pleasant place to live for those who love the outdoors. The town itself has about 7,000 inhabitants and functions as the commercial center for the surrounding area (approx 55,000 population) The majority of its people are Fulbe (Fulani), a Muslim people who are generally hospitable and open to relationships with outsiders. The town is also a traditional Islamic center, with strains of conservatism, yet the youth particularly are open to new ideas and want to advance.

Housing is typically a rented single-family house in an enclosed courtyard. Electricity is nominally 220-volt, 50-hz, so most U.S. appliances will not work unless they are specifically designed for dual-voltage use. Electricity is also limited, so some sort of alternative energy source (a generator and/or adequate solar-powered system) is strongly-recommended. City water is of uneven quality and availability, but most courtyards have their own wells. Water filtration is a must. Cell-phone coverage is adequate, but internet access is available with limitations.

Status of Christian Witness:

In times past, Timbi served as one of the centers for the Fouta’s Islamic kingdom. It had no Christian witness until the arrival of C&MA missionaries not yet a decade ago. The team has reached out through short-term medical teams, classes in crafts, computing and English, literature sales, prayer and Bible storying, although progress has been limited, and the people, resistant to Christianity. Recent years have seen the arrival of government workers from other people groups, who have formed a church, but work among the Fulbe has advanced slowly. The modest success of a soccer outreach in reaching out to youth and into families has encouraged this route toward a greater witness in the area.

Language Expectations:

This couple will receive one year of intensive French language study in a French-speaking environment. Ministry opportunities should help solidify the use of French in ministry. They will follow this with field-based language and culture-acquisition in Pular. They will be expected to maintain a dedicated schedule of learning until achieving competency in the local language, with the continuing goal of advancing that competency so as to enhance their ministry and ability to impact Guinea with the Gospel.

Team Make-up:

Local ministry teams of usually four to eight members work in close cooperation, with the freedom to tailor their ministries to fit their gifts, abilities and interests. A broader team structure provides for encouragement and accountability along with greater access to resources and experience in ministry.

Health Considerations:

Malaria is a fact of life in this part of the world, so use of prophylaxis is strongly recommended. Basic health services and medications are available here, but Guinea lacks quality, comprehensive health care. Advanced diagnosis and treatment would need to be obtained outside the country. For this reason, medical conditions which require constant monitoring and control would be difficult to maintain here. The state of secondary roads may also make life difficult for those with chronic back pain.

Expectations for Spouse:

Husband and wives have an equal opportunity to reach families with the Gospel. While individuals vary in their ministries, we expect both spouses to maintain ministry involvement. We do realize the challenges of raising and educating children, yet anticipate that for couples with small and school-aged children in the home, both spouses will still be involved in some ministry.

Children’s Educational Plan and Options:

Quality formal educational opportunities are limited in Timbi. There are no local French or English language schools which provide an acceptable level of education for workers’ children. A boarding option is available in Dakar, Senegal (Dakar Academy) for older children. Home schooling is also an option, with a home-school library and resource center available in Conakry.

Compensation Package:

Once appointed, funds must be raised through the applicant’s network of friends and family, local church, or other resources. Cost information will be made available upon application.

If you have any questions, please email Amy Roedding at RoeddingA@cmalliance.org or contact your CDO Developer.

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The Associate Pastor of Worship and Connections will provide leadership and direction to worship and community-church connections. We are looking for a team player that loves to think outside the box, values not only the process but also people, and has a proven track record. The successful candidate will serve and lead with excellence and creativity. Licensing and ordination (or eligibility for licensing and ordination) with the Christian and Missionary Alliance is required. (Previous applicants need not apply.)

If this sounds like your opportunity, please email Rev. Brian French at b.french@pineviewonline.org with your resume, video links of you leading worship, media projects and any other creative samples.